Overcoming the limits of materials: Thermoplastic adhesive...

Overcoming the limits of materials: Thermoplasticadhesive films as smart coupling agents betweenmetals and plastics

Christian Vogler

Film Characteristics

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– Multilayer – the best possible adhesive film for every substrate

– High green strength

– No harmful substances

– No solvents

– High degree of automation possible

– No equipment cleaning

– No shelf life problems

– Films on backing materials possible

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Co-polyolefins (PP, PE, EVA)

Co-polyamide (CoPA)

Co-polyester (CoPET)

Thermoplastic polyurethane(aromatic - aliphatic, ester and ether types)

Polymer Groups

Film Manufacturing Process: Blow Extrusion


coolingzone

air

Blow Extrusion - Multilayer Films

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Up to five defined layers

Circular nozzle


Slot-Die Extrusion



Metal-Polymer-Combination

Metal

Polymer

Bonding layer metalAdhesive layerBarrierAdhesive layerBonding layer polymer


Prelamination of Metal Coil

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Calender process:Film laminationon a coil

(Release)

Metal

Ad. film

Laminate

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Metal sheet

(Release)

nolax-film

T[°C]

s[mm]


Flat bed laminatingprocess foraluminum/steel sheets

Prelamination of Metal Sheet

Forming of Prelaminated Metal


Rear Injection Process

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Insert

InjectionMolding

Eject


Material Combinations

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Polymer:

- ABS/PC GF 10-30%- PA 6.6 GF 30-50%- PBT GF 20-40%- PP (L)GF 30-60%- PMMA - …

Metal:

- Stainless Steel- Steel- Aluminum


Applications

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Automotive Consumer Industry


Outlook – Lightweight Structures


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